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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,629.76, 65,438.40 and 14,043.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,629.76, 65,438.40 and 14,043.84 is: 21,063.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,629.76 : 65,438.40 = 14,043.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,629.76/65,438.40 = 14,043.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,629.76x = 65,438.40 × 14,043.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,629.76x = 919,006,419.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,006,419.46/43,629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,063.75

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